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Amir Jafari

Amir grew up in Hobart and recently graduated with a Master of Physiotherapy from the University of Tasmania, where he was part of the first cohort of Tasmanian-trained physiotherapists. Before that, he completed an undergraduate degree in Medical Research. His clinical interests are currently in shoulder pathologies and low back pain. He also values client-centred care,… Read more »

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Ella Hannaford

Ella Hannaford is a passionate dietitian hailing from Hobart, Tasmania. She recently graduated from Griffith University on the Gold Coast in July and returned home to be closer to her partner and family. Currently, Ella is expanding her expertise by completing the Sports Dietitians Australia Sports Nutrition Essentials course, with the aim of becoming an… Read more »

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James O’Rourke

James O’Rourke is a dedicated physiotherapist originally from Hobart, Tasmania. His academic journey began in Launceston, where he completed a degree in Exercise Science. Eager to expand his expertise, James moved to the Gold Coast to pursue a Doctor of Physiotherapy, graduating in June 2022. After starting his career in Queensland, he has returned to… Read more »

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Taryn Polonski

Taryn is from Adelaide. She studied Health Sciences at Uni of Adelaide and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics at Flinders Uni. She also did Chef (commercial cookery) training at TAFE after high school. Taryn took on a new grad position at Royal Adelaide Hospital, this was an invaluable experience and was lucky to work with… Read more »

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Danae Giardina

Danae is from Mount Isa in Northwest Queensland; she studied on the Sunshine Coast and completed a Bachelor of Dietetics in 2019. In 2022, Danae relocated to Tasmania to travel and explore a new place and it is now where she calls home. After University, she worked in private practice and public health nutrition working… Read more »

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David Lucas

David grew up in Ipswich in QLD. He graduated from the University of QLD in 1994. The majority of Davids working life has been in regional QLD and most recently on our very own Bruny Island where David was working for the Royal flying Doctors Service.   David and his wife moved from Bribie Island… Read more »

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Jennifer Soeffky

Jennifer is a friendly and approachable Podiatrist, with a wealth of clinical experience. Jennifer studied Podiatry at the University of South Australia, graduating in 2003 and has 20 years of clinical experience, including running her own Podiatry practice for 9 years in Adelaide. In recent years, she has provided locum Podiatry services across Australia, particularly… Read more »

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Dyani Hayes

Dyani started working with Leap Health in 2021 and stepped up to practice Manager in 2022.   She grew up in Ulverstone working retail and has enjoyed the change into the new role.   In her spare time she loves going to Grit Fitness, spending time with her beautiful daughter Philly and husband Ben. Dyani… Read more »

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Kate Bentley

Kate is our New Town Clinic’s practice manager. Kate started with Leap Health in 2016, then headed off travelling for a couple of years. Kate returned to Leap Health in 2019 and has worked across many of the Leap Health Locations.  Kate has worked without our reception team, our home care team and also assisted… Read more »

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